June 18, 2013

MALVERN, Pa. — Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) is the international risk management, insurance, and actuarial science collegiate fraternity. The CPCU Society is pleased to announce a new membership category for GIS student members. The GIS membership category offers membership to the CPCU Society and its chapters at no cost to GIS student members.

This new membership category is a key component of the Engaging the Next Generation initiative. The goal of this initiative is to engage, attract, and prepare the millennial generation for a career in the insurance industry.

“We are excited to partner with the CPCU Society to provide our students access to such a knowledgeable community of insurance professionals,” said Noelle Codispoti, executive director of Gamma Iota Sigma. “This is an excellent way to help bridge the generational gap in our industry.”

GIS student members will have access to many of the CPCU Society’s member benefits, including:

•Opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership and management skills within the CPCU Society, chapters, and interest groups

•Professional networking opportunities within the Society and at the chapter level

The CPCU Society is a community of credentialed insurance professionals who promote excellence through ethical behavior and continuing education. The Society’s more than 23,000 members hold the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU®) designation, which requires passing eight rigorous examinations, meeting industry experience requirements, and agreeing to be bound by a strict code of professional ethics.

The CPCU Society is affiliated with The Institutes, the leader in delivering proven knowledge solutions that drive powerful business results for the risk management and property-casualty insurance industry. The CPCU designation is conferred by The Institutes. More information about the CPCU Society is available at www.cpcusociety.org.